Feedlot Manager

King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management is seeking a Feedlot Manager located in San Angelo, Texas. This role involves overseeing daily operations of animal care and feedlot operations, ensuring compliance with AgriLife Research standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in animal science and at least two years of related experience. Responsibilities also include managing livestock health, maintaining equipment, and conducting rangeland assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science or equivalent education and experience.
• Two years of related experience in livestock management.
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License within six months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of animal care and feedlot management.
• Ensure compliance with AgriLife Research standards.
• Manage livestock records and reporting requirements.

Skills

Livestock feeding and care

Animal health evaluation

Tractor operation

Microsoft applications

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in animal science or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluetooth readers

GPS equipment

Job description

Position Title: Feedlot Manager

Name of Ranch/Business: AgriLife Research

Location: San Angelo, Texas

Role Summary

The Feedlot Manager, under direction, performs daily operations of animal care and oversees feedlot operations to achieve operational goals and AgriLife Research standards. Position performs duties across multiple locations with majority of time spent at the AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo, TX. Livestock under management includes sheep, goats, cattle, horses, and working dogs.

Project a positive image of AgriLife Research to both the community and team members by conducting yourself with Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of livestock feeding and care and equipment and facility maintenance.
• Working knowledge of low-stress livestock handling practices.
• Ability to evaluate the health of animals and execute next step protocols of care.
• Strong understanding of livestock feeding systems and balanced rations.
• Ability to safely operate a tractor and skid steer.
• Ability to safely operate a pickup and gooseneck trailer.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to complete necessary reporting requirements outlined by the agency and state of Texas.
• Ability to become proficient in software applications for livestock management and business processes.
• Working knowledge or ability to become proficient in technology including Bluetooth readers, GPS, digital scales, Lora tech, trackers, and trail cameras.
• Ability to work independently once given a project.
• Verbal and written communication skills in a professional manner.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A CDL preferred.
• Cow/Calf BQA certification preferred.
• Current Pesticide Applicator License preferred or ability to obtain a license within 6 months of hire

Key Responsibilities

Animal Care and Husbandry:

• Performs and adheres to feeding, mineral, and supplementation programs outlined by operation standards.
• Identifies, examines, and treats sick animals according to animal care standards.
• Takes primary responsibility for animal body condition scoring and production at the San Angelo Center.
• Processes and handles supply procurement including bulk feed and veterinary supplies. Monitors veterinary drug use and withdrawal schedules.
• Oversee the marketing of livestock including scheduling, transportation, and recording of livestock sold.
• Coordinates and conducts routine working days of livestock across locations and primarily at the San Angelo Center. Working days may include vaccination, sorting, marking, tagging, weighing, and weaning. Conducts other working days requested as needed by Center faculty and management staff.
• Responsible for accurate livestock records on management software. Inputs livestock data weekly and reports changes in weekly operations meeting.
• Ensures pen and facility cleanliness, conducts maintenance, and identifies areas for improvement.
• Communicates weekly with Research Center Manager and reports any variances from standard operating procedures or other issues of concern that affect operational goals and agency policies.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle.

Land Management:

• Conducts rangeland health assessments and reports pasture feed inventory in weekly operations meetings.
• Plans, implements, and records rotations and movements of livestock groups across pastures at the San Angelo Center.
• Prioritizes brush control in pastures and pens at San Angelo Center. Controls brush with chainsaws and herbicide.
• Implements and monitors wildlife control systems for livestock predators including coyotes, foxes, and pigs.
• These duties require operating an agency vehicle.

Infrastructure and Maintenance of Ranching Systems

• Conducts preventive maintenance on all ranching equipment including chutes, gates, engines, feeding equipment, and tools.
• Monitors and conducts light repairs on livestock watering systems at the San Angelo Center. This includes water reservoirs, troughs, solar systems, pumps, pipelines, and remote monitoring equipment. Places work orders for major water system repairs or replacements.
• Surveys and repairs any existing fences on pastures and pens. Prioritizes fence replacement orders.
• Assists in maintaining adequate custodial care of livestock barns and feed storage buildings. Organization and appearance of buildings align with EHS and AACUC inspection standards.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to exert heavy force.
• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends. Takes primary responsibility for animal emergencies, water, or fencing repairs after normal business hours at the San Angelo Center.
• Fulfillment of the duties of this position will require the ability to operate agency vehicles and travel to and from the Martin Ranch located in Menard County, Read Ranch located in Crockett County, the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo, TX, and the Texas A&M AgriLife Sonora Station in Sutton County as well as various other locations. Travel to secondary locations will make up 25% of time and effort each week.
• This position also requires the ability to occasionally work in extreme heat (>90°F) and cold (<30°F), walk distances of at least 1 mile and lift and work with materials and tools that weigh 50 lbs. or more.
• May be requested to pick up, haul, and deliver materials across all locations.
• This position is based out of San Angelo, TX.

Ranch Contact: Christie Ketring – [e-mail] – [phone]

Website: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/System-wide_External/job/San-Angelo-TX/Feedlot-Manager_R-093981